Which of the Following Enabled Japan to Meet the West

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following enabled Japan to meet the West on better terms than did China?

• A) The lower status of merchants in Japan
• B) A willingness to assimilate new ideas more readily
• C) Japan's smaller size and more stable, centralized state

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome.

Cohesive Groups

Cohesive groups are characterized by strong bonds and a sense of unity among members, often leading to higher levels of group satisfaction and effectiveness.

Group Consensus

A general agreement reached by a group as a whole, where most members support the decision even if it's not their first choice.

Unanimity

Complete agreement among all members or participants, often used in decision-making processes to ensure consensus.